Cost of living in Kimberley is 30% higher than in Benguela (without rent).
Rent in Kimberley is 6% more expensive than in Benguela.
Cost of living including rent in Kimberley is 17% higher than in Benguela.
Food in Kimberley is 42% more expensive than in Benguela.
Transport in Kimberley is 15% cheaper than in Benguela.
| Kimberley | Benguela | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kimberley | Benguela | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.62 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.7 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.96 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.04 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 1.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.88 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.43 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.09 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.43 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.89 $ | 2.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.77 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.3 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.61 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.1 $ | 23.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.89 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.44 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.74 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.45 $ | 0.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.5 $ | 54.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.4 $ | 123 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 768 $ | 304 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 308 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 639 $ | 547 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 718 $ | 14,273 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 682 $ | 3,149 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 894 $ | 3,968 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.47 % | 25.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.3 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.03 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Haircut | 7.27 $ | 3.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.2 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.1 $ | 35.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 175 $ | 609 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,591 $ | 12,480 $ |